All articles tagged with #medical examiner
Victoria Jones, Tommy Lee Jones's daughter, was found dead at the Fairmont San Francisco on New Year’s Day; the medical examiner ruled the death an accidental cocaine overdose.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled Alex Pretti’s death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds, countering officials’ claims that he brandished a weapon. Video evidence reportedly shows Pretti held only his cellphone (with a permit to carry) when federal agents fired, sparking nationwide protests and renewed calls for accountability. The Star Tribune reported the new finding, which follows earlier homicide determinations in related cases.
The Philadelphia medical examiner has again ruled Ellen Greenberg's 2011 death a suicide, despite family and experts questioning the findings and alleging a possible murder, leading to ongoing controversy and legal disputes.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a teenager missing from Lake Elsinore, was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd. The case is being investigated as a homicide, with the medical examiner's report listing her death as September 8, 2025, but the cause of death remains undetermined pending further tests. Investigators are also examining Tesla's security footage and seeking additional evidence to clarify the circumstances of her death.
Hulk Hogan, the legendary professional wrestler, died at age 71 from a heart attack, with a history of health issues including leukemia and atrial fibrillation, and was honored by Florida with a day of remembrance.
Hulk Hogan, the former WWE star, died at age 71 from an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), with a history of atrial fibrillation and leukemia, as confirmed by a medical examiner. His family and WWE expressed their condolences, highlighting his impact on wrestling and pop culture.
A defense medical examiner testified that Jordan Neely did not die from a chokehold applied by Daniel Penny on a New York City subway, but rather from stress and underlying health conditions. Penny faces manslaughter charges for the incident, with prosecutors arguing the chokehold caused Neely's death. The defense's expert, Dr. Satish Chundru, disputed the city medical examiner's findings, suggesting Neely's schizophrenia, sickle cell trait, and drug use contributed to his death. The prosecution challenged Chundru's conclusions and credibility during cross-examination.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the cause of death of legendary fitness instructor Richard Simmons, who died at 76, one day after his birthday. The Medical Examiner’s Office has called for further testing, which could take up to three months. Simmons reportedly fell in his bathroom the night before his death but declined medical help. Police have stated there was no foul play involved.
The death of nonbinary teenager Nex Benedict, following a fight in an Oklahoma high school bathroom, has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner. The report listed combined toxicity from an antihistamine and an antidepressant as the probable cause of death. Benedict's death has sparked outrage in LGBTQ+ communities, leading to vigils and a federal investigation into the school district's response to alleged harassment. The incident has also drawn attention to the introduction of numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Oklahoma this year.
The 5-year-old twins found dead in their mother's bed in the Bronx last December were determined by the city's medical examiner to have been smothered to death, ruling their deaths as homicides. No arrests have been made, and initial autopsies required further study. The mother, who has not been named, told officers she had slept in the same bed as her children the previous night and found them stiff and cold the next morning.
The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the manner of death of 16-year-old nonbinary Owasso High School student Nex Benedict a suicide, citing combined toxicity of Diphenhydramine and Fluoxetine as the probable cause. Benedict was involved in a fight at school and later died after being rushed to the hospital. The case has sparked international attention and federal investigations, with the full autopsy report set to be released on March 27. The Rainbow Youth Project USA has seen a significant increase in crisis calls from Oklahoma following Benedict's death.
The 19-year-old man killed in the Clinton Township explosions has been identified as Turner Lee Salter, who died from blunt force trauma to the head. The explosions at a vape supply facility shot debris as far as two miles away, injuring a firefighter and causing extensive damage. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions, which involved the illegal storage of canisters containing butane, nitrous oxide, and lighter fluid. Salter, described as a kind and dependable person, will be remembered at a funeral service on Friday.
Shannon Cortez Gooden killed himself after fatally shooting two Burnsville police officers and a medic during a standoff, as confirmed by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
An investigation is underway after a human leg was found on subway tracks in the Bronx between 167th and 170th streets. Police are working to identify the remains and determine how they ended up there, and the leg has been turned over to the medical examiner for further examination.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office revealed that a 5-year-old migrant boy, Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, died from sepsis caused by Strep Throat and COVID-19, with additional contributing factors. The mayor's office expressed condolences and outlined the city's efforts to provide medical screenings and care for shelter residents, emphasizing the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking prompt medical help, especially in shared living spaces like migrant shelters.